Drywall installation
Boarding for walls, ceilings and bulkheads. Tell Gary whether the space is ready for drywall or still needs work before it can be closed in.
Services
Drywall taping and finishing in Hamilton and Milton.
GEM Finishing does drywall taping and finishing across Hamilton, Milton, Oakville, Burlington and Kitchener-Waterloo: joint tape, mudding, corner bead and sanding until the seams disappear and the room is ready for primer. Gary and his crew do the work, backed by Gary’s 35 years in the trade.
4.9 rating on Google- Frame
- Board
- Tape
- Ready for paint
Gary, sanding taped seamsGary and his crew
Drywall taping and finishing across Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region.
GEM Finishing is a drywall contractor serving Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region in Ontario, based in Mississauga. On a taping and finishing job, Gary and his crew tape the joints, apply the compound coats (typically three, sanded smooth between each), finish corner bead and inside corners square, and sand walls and ceilings to a paint-ready surface. They also take on rooms another crew has already boarded. Jobs range from small patch-ups in a single room to taping a whole house, including basements and residential renovations. GEM Finishing works for homeowners, landlords, renovators and general contractors across Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Waterdown, Halton Hills (Georgetown), Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.
Your enquiry goes straight to Gary.
What’s included
What the job covers.
- Joint taping and mudding on new or existing drywall.
- Compound coats — typically three, sanded smooth between each.
- Corner bead and inside corners finished square.
- Sanding to a smooth, paint-ready surface.
- Assessing rooms someone else already boarded.
- Clean-up after each stage of the work.
How the job is done
How a taping and mudding job runs.
Taping and mudding happens in stages, with drying time between coats.
- Gary looks at photos of the boarded room and gives you a quote.
- The joints are taped, and inside corners and corner bead are set.
- Compound coats go on, typically three, sanded smooth between each.
- Walls and ceilings are sanded to a smooth, paint-ready surface.
- The space is cleaned up after each stage.
Gary’s work
Real jobs, this stage of the build.
Google Reviews
Finish work, backed by customer feedback.
Recent feedback shared on Google.
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“Really solid job on the drywall install and taping.”
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“Professional, reliable, and very detail-oriented.”
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“Great workmanship, fair pricing, and very professional.”
Questions before you book
Planning your drywall work.
What is the difference between taping and mudding?
Taping covers the joints between drywall sheets with tape. Mudding is the compound coats built up over the tape and screws, then sanded smooth. Gary and his crew do both, so the walls are ready for paint.
Do you tape drywall that someone else installed?
Yes. Send photos of the boarded joints, corners and ceilings and Gary will assess the taping and finishing scope before quoting.
How many coats of compound do you apply?
Typically three — the tape coat, a second coat, and a finish coat — sanded smooth between coats so the seams disappear under paint.
Do you also remove popcorn ceilings?
Yes. Popcorn ceiling removal and refinishing is part of the finishing work Gary offers. Send photos of the existing ceiling so he can assess the condition and the prep involved. See popcorn ceiling removal.
What areas do you serve?
Gary takes jobs across Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region, including Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Waterdown, Halton Hills (Georgetown), Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. Send the job location so he can confirm scheduling. See a recent taping project from boarded walls to paint-ready.
Service area
Serving Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region.
Gary takes jobs across Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region, including Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Waterdown, Halton Hills (Georgetown), Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. Send the job location with your enquiry so he can confirm the scope and scheduling.
See Drywall Installation and Popcorn Ceiling Removal, or a recent taping project.
More from GEM
Other services.
Framing and insulation
Interior and basement framing, batt insulation and vapour barrier are available when your renovation needs the stages before boarding.
Popcorn and textured ceiling removal
Popcorn, stucco and other textured ceilings removed, then skimmed and refinished smooth, ready for paint. Send photos of the ceiling so Gary can assess it.
Drywall repair and patching
Damaged drywall patched and repaired, then finished smooth, ready for paint. Send photos of the damage for an estimate.
Request Estimate
Tell Gary what needs to be framed, boarded, taped, or finished.
4.9 rating on GoogleShare the job location, what stage the space is at, and what needs to happen next.
- No-pressure estimate — just the basics to get started.
- Text photos after submitting so Gary can judge the scope quickly.
- Gary and his crew carry the job from start to paint-ready.
Prefer to send photos directly? Text Gary at 416-779-2510, or call to discuss the job.